Proposed renewable fuels standards ‘significant step up’ for Iowa ethanol
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is thrilled over the Trump Administration’s plans for increased renewable fuel blending levels. Monte Shaw says the EPA released its proposed […]
Iowa drought conditions continue to wash away
Drought conditions continue to improve in the state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows most of the middle of the state has no drought conditions, which is about 64% — […]
Hamilton County town’s small supermarket to close
Another central Iowa town is losing its only grocery store. On its Facebook page, the Stratford Food Center announced that it will be closing its doors to its customers in […]
Sierra Club of Iowa releases report on loss of wetlands, prairies
The Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club has released a report that summarizes habitat loss in the state and calls for urgent action to expand corridors that connect wild areas. […]
Second day of protests over deportation of eastern Iowa man
Another demonstration is planned this afternoon in Davenport, following a protest in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, after a West Liberty man was deported to Guatemala over the Fourth of July […]
ROTC programs at UNI, U of Dubuque, Buena Vista U shutting down
The Army will be shutting down Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs at the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Dubuque and Buena Vista University. The University of Northern Iowa’s […]
ROTC programs at 3 Iowa universities shutting down
The Army will be shutting down Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs at the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Dubuque and Buena Vista University. The University of Northern Iowa’s […]
More than 120 jobs will be lost as Winnebago shutters two Iowa plants
Winnebago Industries plans to close two manufacturing facilities in northeast Iowa. The Iowa Workforce Development’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining website shows the company has informed the state that 77 employees […]
Whitson preps for spashdown after historic 5th space mission
The Axiom 4 spacecraft carrying Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson and three crewmates is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station as soon as today to make the flight […]
Astronaut Whitson may get extra days aloft on historic 5th space mission
The Axiom 4 spacecraft carrying Iowa native astronaut Peggy Whitson and three crewmates is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station as soon as today to make the flight […]